Gardens of Vatican City Horti Civitatis Vaticanae
The Gardens of Vatican City are a garden located in Vatican City. Established in 1279, the area covers 0.23 square kilometers at an elevation of 60 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Vatican City, ranking 5th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 30 °C and lows of 19 °C to 20 °C, while July sees the least rain at 23 mm over 3 days. November is the wettest month with 114 mm of rain falling on about 13 days, and January, February, and December are the coolest months with daily highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C to 5 °C.
The nearest airport is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport in Rome, located 17 km away. The sight is 0 km from Vatican City. Nearby sights include St. Peter's Basilica at 0.3 km, the Sistine Chapel at 0.3 km, the Vatican Museums at 0.5 km, St. Peter's Square at 0.6 km, and Castel Sant'Angelo at 1.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 114 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 66 | 58 | 76 | 54 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 73 | 108 | 114 | 100 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
